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MJ08 HCF

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

357,395 mi
Last recorded357,395 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HCF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 357,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 341,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 207,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r passengers window broken

Pass 20 Jul 2018 188,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 159,952 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

adaptive headlamp fault warning message displayed on dash when car started

Pass 15 Jul 2016 147,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 145,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 128,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 98,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,919 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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MJ08 HCF is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 97,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ08 HCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ08 HCF registered?

MJ08 HCF is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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